Cheap flights from London to Tokyo

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Cheapest round-trip flights $843
Air India 1 stop 25 hr Mon, Feb 23 — Sun, Mar 8
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Tokyo is currently $843
Cheapest one-way flight $440
China Southern 1 stop 32 hr Sat, Jan 31
The cheapest one-way flight from London to Tokyo is currently $440
Cheapest nonstop flights $1,268
British Airways Nonstop 14 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Thu, May 7
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from London to Tokyo is currently $1,268
Last-minute weekend getaway $965
Air France, Asiana Airlines 2 stops 24 hr Fri, Jan 23 — Sun, Jan 25
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from London to Tokyo is currently $965
Cheapest business class flights $2,504
Ethiopian 2 stops 24 hr Thu, Feb 5 — Fri, Feb 20
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from London to Tokyo is currently $2,504
Fastest flight 13 hr 30 min The fastest nonstop flight from London to Tokyo takes 13 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from London to Tokyo is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
November
Cheapest
Typical prices: $560–740
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $950–1,500

Popular airlines from London to Tokyo

  • JAL
    Nonstop
    from $1,224
    Typical price: $1,450–2,650
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    LHR - HND Every day
  • ANA
    Nonstop
    from $1,095
    Typical price: $1,450–3,000
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    LHR - HND Every day
  • British Airways
    Nonstop
    from $1,268
    Typical price: $1,450–2,900
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    LHR - HND Every day
  • Emirates
    from $1,210
    Typical price: $1,400–2,600
    110 weekly connecting flights
    LGW, LHR, STN - HND, NRT Every day
  • Turkish Airlines
    from $1,353
    Typical price: $1,450–2,700
    82 weekly connecting flights
    LGW, LHR - HND, NRT Every day
  • Air China
    Typical price: $1,050–1,900
    70 weekly connecting flights
    LGW, LHR - HND, NRT Every day

Popular airports near London

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    London United Kingdom 48 min 14 mi
  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 26 min 25 mi
  • London Stansted Airport (STN)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 5 min 30 mi
  • London Luton Airport (LTN)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 9 min 27 mi

Popular airports near Tokyo

  • Haneda Airport (HND)
    Tokyo Japan 34 min 11 mi
  • Narita International Airport (NRT)
    Tokyo Japan 1 hr 13 min 42 mi
  • Sendai Airport (SDJ)
    Sendai Japan 4 hr 15 min 183 mi
  • Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
    Nagoya Japan 4 hr 18 min 170 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from London to Tokyo

The cheapest flights from London to Tokyo are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $560 to $740.
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with Air India from $843. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $440.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest JAL flight from London to Tokyo is $1,224, flying from Apr 23 to May 7.
  • The cheapest ANA flight from London to Tokyo is $1,095, flying from Apr 23 to May 8.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Tokyo is $1,268, flying from Apr 23 to May 7.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Tokyo is $1,210, flying from Feb 2 to Feb 17.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from London to Tokyo is $1,353, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Tokyo starts at $843 from Mon, Feb 23 to Sun, Mar 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $440 and departs on Sat, Jan 31.
13 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from London to Tokyo.
Tokyo is busy year-round. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. Popular events are New Year's Day, when shrines are quite crowded; cherry blossom festivals (Apr) throughout the city; the Sanja Matsuri (May), with parades of portable shrines; the Sumida River Fireworks Festival (Jul); the festivals of Obon (Aug), a Buddhist holiday that celebrates ancestors; and Awa Odori (Aug), with parades around Koenji Station.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from London to Tokyo.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from London to Tokyo really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from London to Tokyo.

In terms of nonstop flights, JAL is the most popular. JAL offers 14 nonstop flights per week. JAL flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Haneda Airport (HND) .

In terms of flights, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 110 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .

Other popular airlines flying from London to Tokyo are:
  • ANA offers 7 nonstop flights per week. ANA flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Haneda Airport (HND) .
  • British Airways offers 7 nonstop flights per week. British Airways flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Haneda Airport (HND) .
  • Turkish Airlines offers 82 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .
  • Air China offers 70 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between London and Tokyo.
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with Air India from $843. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $440.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest JAL flight from London to Tokyo is $1,224, flying from Apr 23 to May 7.
  • The cheapest ANA flight from London to Tokyo is $1,095, flying from Apr 23 to May 8.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Tokyo is $1,268, flying from Apr 23 to May 7.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Tokyo is $1,210, flying from Feb 2 to Feb 17.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from London to Tokyo is $1,353, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
JAL, British Airways and ANA fly direct from London to Tokyo.
  • There are 14 JAL direct flights from London to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 ANA direct flights from London to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 British Airways direct flights from London to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Tokyo at price $965 is offered by Air France, Asiana Airlines from Fri, Jan 23 to Sun, Jan 25.
JAL, British Airways and ANA fly direct from London to Tokyo.
  • There are 14 JAL direct flights from London to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 ANA direct flights from London to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 British Airways direct flights from London to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from London to Tokyo on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between London and Tokyo start at $1,268 from Thu, Apr 23 to Thu, May 7 with British Airways.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from London to Tokyo, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between London and Tokyo start at $2,504 from Thu, Feb 5 to Fri, Feb 20 with Ethiopian.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between London and Tokyo start at $843 from Mon, Feb 23 to Sun, Mar 8.
To book business class trips from London to Tokyo, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between London and Tokyo starts at $965 from Fri, Jan 23 to Sun, Jan 25 with Air France, Asiana Airlines.
The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Tokyo at price $965 is offered by Air France, Asiana Airlines from Fri, Jan 23 to Sun, Jan 25.
To find last-minute flight deals from London to Tokyo, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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